Architecture Photography Unfolded
Los Angeles
February 23-24, 2019
Overview
Spend two days photographing the world-class architecture of sunny Los Angeles! You’ll learn how to capture stunning architectural abstracts and cityscapes, including two sunsets. We take care of all the details for you: well-thought-out locations, transportation and meal locations.
Included is a pre-workshop online presentation, which allows for more time shooting once in Los Angeles and prepares you to create compelling images while on location. We’ll also share post-processing tips and techniques for both architecture and cityscapes in an online presentation after the workshop. Plus, you’ll receive feedback on your images throughout the workshop, both in the field and after the workshop.
Join us, Angie McMonigal and Michael Muraz, for an architecture photography workshop on February 23-24, 2019.
The workshop is limited to 10 participants and the pricing is in USD.
*Please note, if you’re unable to attend the pre-workshop presentation, post-processing or critique sessions, they will be recorded and available for viewing at your convenience.
Presentation
We’ll first meet online (February 20 – 9pm EST) for a presentation highlighting our vision for architecture photography so you can begin to see your subjects in a new way. We’ll share our process – from our approach once on location to how to best utilize compositional tools for architectural subjects.
This workshop is intended to focus on the creative aspects of architectural photography. While we’re there to guide you regarding gear and camera settings on location, the emphasis is on developing your unique creative vision and seeing your subjects in a new way.
Schedule
The daytime locations will focus on architectural abstracts, while sunrise & sunset locations will focus on cityscapes. A more detailed itinerary will be sent out to attendees closer to the workshop.
SATURDAY (9:30am-6:30pm)
We’ll spend the morning exploring all the Getty Center has to offer!
- Interiors
- Exteriors
- City Views
After lunch at the Getty we’ll head to Miracle Mile/Mid-Wilshire:
- Petersen Automotive Museum
- LACMA
We’ll then head downtown for our final stops of the day:
- Ulysses Sculpture
- Blue Hour at the Freeway Bridge

SUNDAY (10:00am-7:00pm)
We’ll start our day with two Downtown Los Angeles icons:
- The Broad
- Walt Disney Concert Hall
After a break for lunch we’ll head to more great downtown locations:
- The Bradbury Building
- LA Federal Court House
- City Hall
- Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels
We’ll end the day with sunset & blue hour at the Griffith Observatory!

Post-Processing
On February 28, 9pm EST, we’ll meet up online for a video call where Angie & Michael will share an overview of their post-processing techniques related to architecture photography.
Critique
On March 12, 9pm EST, we’ll meet up online for a video call so you can each share some of your favorite images created during our time together. We’ll take that opportunity to give some feedback on your images and offer post-processing tips.
Hotel
Our meeting point every day will be the L.A. Grand Hotel Downtown, 333 S Figueroa St Los Angeles CA 90071. If you’re coming from out of town, it has good pricing for the dates of the workshop. We recommend using sites like Travelocity or Booking for better rates. Feel free to book your accommodations elsewhere and meet us at the L.A. Grand Hotel each morning.
Transportation
We will be using Uber between some of the locations. All transit costs from the hotel to shoot locations and back are included in the cost of the workshop.
Why They Come Back
Terms
Workshop registrations can be canceled for a full refund up to 30 days prior to the workshop (until January 23, 2019). No refunds will be made after January 23, unless you can provide a replacement.
The organizers reserve the right to cancel the workshop until December 2. In case of a cancellation by the organizers, attendees will be fully refunded. Attendees will receive a confirmation email on December 2 to let them know if the workshop is happening.
Travel to and from Los Angeles, accommodations, and meals are not included in the workshop fee. Transportation costs from the hotel, between shooting locations, and back to the hotel, are included.
The itinerary above is provided as an indication and is subject to change due to factors out of our control, or as discussed with students on location.
Organizers are not liable for poor weather conditions; the workshop will go on to the extent possible if inclement weather is experienced. Refunds will not be given due to inclement weather.
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